Definition of farthernext
as in further
at or to a greater distance or more advanced point they had traveled farther down the Colorado River than any previous explorers

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adjective

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Recent Examples of farther
Adverb
In American's first-class cabins, seats are wider and recline farther, although the exact increase varies by flight and aircraft layout. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2023 The traditional Wilson script logo on the frame's side isn't a solid decal, but a half tone that looks like dots up close and then script lettering from farther away. Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023
Adjective
Several of the twins plan to attend nearby Lake Land College, while others are heading to universities in farther parts of the state. Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026 Avalanches could travel farther downslope than usual and may run into areas traditionally thought of as safe. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for farther
Recent Examples of Synonyms for farther
Adverb
  • Look no further than the following quad exercises, which are trainer faves.
    Women's Health, Women's Health, 3 Feb. 2023
  • If the idea of lounging your way to fitness appeals, look no further, as the zero-impact ride gives you a full cardio workout.
    Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 3 Feb. 2023
Adjective
  • Many South Koreans believe the government needs to do more to address the root causes behind the epidemic.
    Will Barker, TheWeek, 16 Sep. 2026
  • That means Democratic contenders have a lot more lawmakers to woo.
    Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • In other words, as the price of long distance, smartphones, information technology, and so much else plummets, the price of hotel suites, Knicks tickets and K-12 tuition goes up.
    John Tamny, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The winning bid is determined either when no one else bids on the player, or by the highest bid at the end of a set period of time.
    Sports Betting, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The conversion process must also introduce very little additional noise.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Another popular payment app, Paytm, said that the measure will generate additional revenue from merchant business.
    Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Chief Randal Taylor, in an another car behind Adams, aided the pursuit, the police said.
    Justin L. Mack, Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2020
  • As the Gophers kept winning in a historic season, stakes surrounding their season-ending rivalry game with Wisconsin kept ratcheting up — outgrowing even the another annual Battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe.
    Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 30 Nov. 2019

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“Farther.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farther. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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